ADJECTIVES

ADJECTIVES

1. Comparative & Superlative

   • Strong
     • Stronger
       • -er
     • The Strongest
       • -est
     • Big
       • Bigger
       • Biggest

2. Ending in -ing and -ed

   • -ed to describe feelings
   • -ing to describe the things which make us feel

3. Adjective Position

   • In front of the word they describe
     • Can also follow verbs
       • Be
       • Get
       • Look
       • Seem
       • Appear
       • Taste
   • There are nouns which are used as adjectives
     • A diamon ring
     • A seaside hotel
     • Strawberry jam
     • A library book

4. Order

   • We usually begi with adjectives which give an opinion or general impression:
   • Adjectives giving factual information usually follow the opinion/impression adjective and go in this order
     • Size
       • Age
         • Shape
           • Colour
             • Origin
               • Material
                 • Purpose

5. Comparative Structures

   • Things are more
     • Things are less
       • The game in the sale are much less expensive thhan usual
     • Things are equal
       • Fansary games are as popular as football games with our costomers

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